For the budget AR pistol build I set a budget of $700. What I really wanted to do was show that you can build a great gun for considerably less than what you would spend in store and be able to build it the way that you want it.
Build list consisted of the Anderson lower
PSA upper kit
https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-10-5-cl-5-56-nato-1-7-12-mlok-moe-ept-sba3-pistol-kit.html
Various tool for the build
Upper receiver vice rod
https://botach.com/kz-barrel-spline-socket-rod-for-ar15-m4-upper-5-56mm-receivers/
Armors wrench
https://shop.northsoundfirearms.com/parts-gear/tools/real-avid-armorers-master-wrenchavar15amw